Preferred Shoe Polish

[bray144k]

Hi All!

I recently saw the thread where the Kiwi Polish had gone bad. All I've ever used is Kiwi Parade Gloss. I'm always going after mirror shine, but it seems like there might be something better out there. What is your preferred shoe polish?

 

[bray144k]

I just realized I really need to do a better job at paying attention to what sub I'm in. Sorry

 

[malocchio]

Saphir and Lincoln are still good. I also like ( in any color ) :

 

[ackvil]

I bought some Allen Edmonds polish a few years ago and like it.

 

[Bhugo]

Saphir and Allen Edmonds both work well.

 

[Bhugo]

I just realized I really need to do a better job at paying attention to what sub I'm in. Sorry

Ha, someone will move it.

 

[KW Driver]

back when, we all used Lincoln wax for spit shines. now I've got Saphir. I haven't touched Kiwi since the early 90s.

 

[The Count of Merkur Cristo]

bray:
Another vote for Angelus Black & Brown shoe polish!

"If both of your shoes are shined, then your best foot will always be forward". Maryrose Wood

 

[OldSchoolYoungin]

Lincoln.

Then Saphir and Angelus.

 

[BigD]

Step One: Brush off loose particles
Step Two: Saddle Soap
Step Three: Mink Oil
Step Four: Polish if needed

 

[Doc4]

I bought some Allen Edmonds polish a few years ago and like it.

Lots of shoe companies sell polish under their own brand, and it tends to be re-branded polish from one of the "big" polish companies. I suspect most shoe companies looking to source polish for rebranding will want to get "at least good quality" polish ... no idea where AE gets their polish, but glad to hear it worked well for you.

 

[Whilliam]

Lincoln.

 

[Bakker1964]

KIWI . . . never had to advertise about "military grade", or nonsense like that, in order to get people to use it. And, if my CSM didn't find any flaws, that is all the recommendation I need.

 

[Raissermesser]

Kiwi, but back in the day, another brand predominated locally. Think it was called Griffin. Went to Kiwi because that's what the store had.

 

[eelhc]

It's not the polish.
It's the polisher.

Saddle soap, Kiwi, and edge dressing with decent horsehair daubers and brushes is good enough for a spit shine + preserve/protect.

The higher end brands do come in more shades and colors. Matching the polish to the color of the leather is probably more important.

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[BigD]

KIWI . . . never had to advertise about "military grade", or nonsense like that, in order to get people to use it. And, if my CSM didn't find any flaws, that is all the recommendation I need.

Yes, sir. I agree hundred percent.

 

[Whilliam]

Kiwi, but back in the day, another brand predominated locally. Think it was called Griffin. Went to Kiwi because that's what the store had.

Ah, yes, Griffin Microsheen, the brand with the saucy ads: Griffin Microsheen Used to Have Some Interesting Shoe Polish Ads in the 1950s ~ vintage everyday

 

[volsquackhead]

Angelus

However, I also have Kiwi always readily available.

 

[BigJ]

I voted for Lincoln, which works well for me.

 

[The Count of Merkur Cristo]

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Angelus [...].

Awesome...another vote for Angelus!

"Shoes are our companions because they are a distinguishing part of our lives". CBJ